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pieces across the ends of the long pieces witli edges up or out, 

 just as if you were making a box 2 inches deep. This is the 

 catch part of the operation — most people will lay the strips down 

 flat and nail them together that way, whereas the pieces should 

 be stood on edge, which will make a smooth even frame. 



To brace a door or gate frame saw off a 1x2 inch piece 2 

 inches shorter than the frame is wide over all and nail it through 

 the center edges up or out the same as the outer pieces. Then 

 stretch the wire over the frame and your job is ready for 

 hanging. 



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VENTILATED DOORS TO FLY PEN ^\5 

 The above drawing illustrates the use of canvas og^ cloth covered 

 sash to be put in single squab house doors in place- of ^t;4ss. This will 

 furnish air as well as light and can be removed in warm weather. 

 Small sash can be used in squab house windows instead of glass. 



1x3 or 1x4 inch lumber can be used instead of 1x2 inch stuff, 

 but in either case the edges should be up when the frame is 

 laying down. The wire will brace the frame so all that is 

 needed is a brace through the center to keep the wire from pull- 

 ing the sides in and the same is true where the frame is to be 

 covered with cloth. 1x2 inch lumber is heavy enough for most 

 any door. 



